Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Announces Strava Segment Competition

The social fitness company will allow for additional contests and awards among participants
 
TULSA, Okla. (Jan. 23, 2012) – Organizers of the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough, being held June 8-10, 2012, and Strava announced an additional opportunity for competition during the event. Using GPS technology, racers and riders can opt to compete for additional prizes (and glory).
 
In its seventh year, Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is a three-day cycling festival for professional racers, amateur riders and novice cyclists. The event attracts the top pro racers by offering one of the nation’s largest purses for both males and females.  To add to the competitive excitement, racers and riders can use GPS technology to track their performance on Strava. Strava will offer awards and prizes to participants who outperform their competition on various segments of the course.
 
“The cutting-edge technology Strava brings to the table enables us to take our races and GranFondos to the next level,” said Malcolm McCollam, Saint Francis Tulsa Tough race director. “Besides just the races, Strava will offer a way for our GranFondo riders to get in on the action and competition without racing in the criteriums.”
 
Focused on the needs of avid cyclists and runners, Strava lets anyone track runs and rides via iPhone, Android or dedicated GPS devices to analyze and quantify performance and compete against friends.
 
“We’re excited to be able to introduce Strava to this talented pool of athletes,” said Nicole Marcoe, Strava’s event manager. “The great thing about incorporating a Strava Challenge is that riders can compete on those individual segments at any time. In bike racing, if you miss the break or experience a mechanical, it’s likely that you’re not going to have a great finish. With Strava you can showcase your effort no matter where you are in the pack.”
 
To join the competition, all Saint Francis Tulsa Toughparticipants will receive a special code entitling them to a three-month premium subscription to Strava.com. Once registered, participants can complete their profiles and begin recording data from their workouts as tracked by GPS devices including iPhone, Garmin and Android.
 
Participants are then encouraged to bring their GPS device to the criteriums and GranFondos, where they will record their results on various segments of the course to determine who outperforms in their field.Awards and prizes will be presented by Strava at the end of the event.
 
Online registration for all Saint Francis Tulsa Tough events opens Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012.
 
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SAINT FRANCIS TULSA TOUGH
Saint Francis Tulsa Tough is a three-day cycling festival designed to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles while showcasing the beautiful city of Tulsa, Okla., scheduled for June 8-10, 2012, and held annually the second weekend after Memorial Day each year. Saint Francis Tulsa Tough offers events and spectating opportunities for everyone with professional and amateur races, GranFondos, a family ride and an expo with vendors and exhibitors in one action-packed weekend. It is has been listed on the National Racing Calendar for both male and female professional racers offering one of the top purses in the country for both males and females.  The goal of the event, which began in 2003, is to attract cyclists of all abilities to promote healthy lifestyles, showcase the Tulsa region and create economic impact for the city of Tulsa. For more information, visit tulsatough.com.
 
 
STRAVA
Strava lets athletes all over the world experience social fitness  – sharing, comparing and competing with each other's personal fitness data via mobile and online apps. A powerful training tool that allows users to record routes, examine performances, and track milestones, Strava makes fitness a social experience, providing motivation and camaraderie even if you’re exercising alone.  For more information or to sign up, visit strava.com.